First, it is true that you can meet fetishists on the Internet, for example in chatrooms. It is also true that there are not many women on these chats and that, anyway, there are not many chances to get to really know them. Aside from the chats and personals on the Internet, what else is there? You know the answer : fetish clubs. But what's a fetish club? Do people have sexual contacts there? Is everyone wearing clothes? Are there only couples? Are people nice? Is there music?... Many questions. Questions that result from curiosity and often from fear. That's normal, humans are afraid of what they don't know. But the human being is also able to go against its doubts and fears. And I insist on this point because I even know some, here in Montreal and the area, who whine about not knowing anyone but who don't do anything about it. Well, you have to take your courage and confront the public.

Ok. To get back to what I was saying, there are two types of fetish events in Montreal : The Fetish Funhouse and Cabaret, and the Fetish Nights presented by IlBolero. The Fetish Funhouse is a place that can only hold only about 60 persons. It's a club open on Friday and Saturday nights, even sometimes on Thursday nights, between 10pm and 3am. The cafe's owner, Kate, is a very cordial person who opens her doors to respectful and friendly people. People are all dressed. Sometimes, there are even theme nights like "vixens & villains". There is music just loud enough to have a good beat, but not too loud, so people can hear each other well. There is no dancing because the place is too small. Rooms are lit to candles and soft lights. The atmosphere is intimate, and people can chat while drinking a beer. There are also two rooms forming a dungeon where bondage and spanking can be practiced. There's even a small nursery for needle practices. I know that many don't know that thes practices are. I tried to describe them several times without success so I won't lose my time and I'll soon show you some images. So, in these two rooms, people can practice BDSM but all types of sexual contact are forbidden. You can dress fetishy, or almost not dress at all. BUt no genitals showing is allowed. You meet people similar to you, and fun is always present. In a word : with time, this place becomes like a second family. Personally, if you come to Montreal, I think that's the ideal occasion to chat and meet new people.

The Fetish Nights are different from the Cafe. They happen every first Saturday of the month and they happen at a dance club in Montreal. It's mainly the owners of the Il Bolero boutique who make them happen. Everyone, with no exception, is wearing fetish clothing. There is dancing and drinking. At the second floor, there is a tiny lounge to be able to chat a bit more easily. There are no fetish stages, so we don't see any bondage or spanking. However there are masters and slaves ;) But the game isn't pushed as much as at the Cafe. The music is techno-dance and the lighting is nice. The place is a bit small for this kind of event since there is dancing. So this is a place that will make happy the ones who want to dance and move while wearing fetish clothing.

Ok, I quickly gave you an idea of the two fetish clubs in Montreal. Here are two other examples. I have also seen the Baronness' fetish balls in New York, and I would compare them to the Fetish Nights we have here, but bigger and with fashion shows. I have also seen Masquerade (see my photo on their front page!), which I wrote about, and then again, it's like a big party, but very private (anything goes!). Also, I know that there are some fetish clubs in Europe which allow sexual intercourse. I also know that there are other types of fetish clubs in San Francisco. Actually, I invite people of elsewhere who hang out at fetish clubs to tell me about them in the message board (not by email). This way, we'll get to know about more about what goes on elsewhere in the world. But in general, this what the fetish clubs are like. What's important to remember is : wear the clothes you like, have fun, and maybe meet someone for you! You must not be afraid to do the first step and tell yourself some night "why not get my latex out of the closet and show it to others?" Nobody will point at you when you enter the club. No one will laugh at you. We're basically all the same.. we're like a team. I don't even go out much in normal dance clubs because there are too many disrespectful and harrassing men. I never had this problem at the Cafe...

Now if you want to know where are the fetish clubs and events in your area, you have three places where to look : the Internet, fetish magazines, and good sex shops. I'm sure that one of these three alternatives will suit you. Same for people looking for latex clothing : check out the shops on the Internet or in your city. If you live in a place where there is no fetish club, I'm sorry for you. But in my opinion, there's always a way to save up and have a small fetish trip. It's always definitely worth it. And the trip is only fetish at night, and during the day you'll have plenty of places to visit, that's for sure!

I hope I lightened up the mystery a bit. I also hope that I incited some people to visit fetish clubs and mostly, that I cheered up the shy or scared ones. The first time I was in front of the doors of a fetish club, the Funhouse Cafe, I was scared to enter. I was afraid too, believe me. But when I got ahold of my courage and finally entered, I found a magical place where fantasy and openmindness is allowed. And since that day, it has become my second family...

Bianca